Two Late Great Musical Legends: Ray Charles and John Coltrane

We honor two late, great musical legends as they celebrate their birthdays today. Ray Charles and John Coltrane were both talented and inspirational artists whose music sprung from deep inside their souls. Neither sought to be famous, they simply wanted to be the best at their craft, and ended up being famous because of it.

Here are some of their well-known and best-loved tracks to soothe the soul this Tuesday afternoon. Enjoy!

John Coltrane – My Favorite Things Full Album

Ray Charles – Hit the Road Jack

Ray Charles – I Got a Woman

Ray Charles – What’d I Say

Ray Charles – I Can’t Stop Loving You

Everlasting Footprint is dedicated to remembering and celebrating the lives of those inspirational celebrities and everyday people who changed the world. Collaborate on digital tributes for your deceased loved ones, whether they were musical legends or not.

About Tiffany Qua

Social Media Manager Tiffany Qua, MA, specializes in content strategy, digital marketing, and social media campaigns. A graduate of Columbia University and John Hopkins University, Tiffany and her husband live in NYC.